Reference material for the Firefly Vc

buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Reference material for the Firefly Vc

Posted by buff on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 1:22 PM

I have just started the Dragon Firefly Vc. I would really like to get my hands on some reference material. In my area all I have been able to find are general books on Shermans. The best I have been able to find is a book on Shermans in British service, and one on the Guards Armored. Neither has much in the way of good pictures. Can anyone suggest something? Thanks for the help. And Ausf, if you read this, sorry mate. Disapprove [V]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 2:25 PM

Theres the Concord books on British tanks of WW2 parts 1 and 2 with photos of fireflys in them
and theres also a book called "Sherman Firefly by Mark Hayward" ISBN 0-9538777-2-8
its got loads of photos and line drawings in it and give you the history on the Firefly

then theres a Shiffier book about captured tanks with some good shots of captured Fireflys

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:07 PM

"Tanks in Detail #6 Sherman and Firefly" by Terry J. Gander has a chapter dedicated to the Firefly. Some good pics.

"The Sherman in Canadian Service" by Steve Guthrie has some good ones too and should be fairly easy for you to get your hands on a copy.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:44 PM

I don't know much about shermans but I see that shermanfreak have allready answered this so you are in good hands. But might I put your attention on the Suggestions and Feedback forum, we are couple of guys there who have started a topic called Book / reference forum ? We think it would be a good idea with a dedicated forum for this kind of discussions. Captian Caveman has allready been there but we would like more input. So Shermanfreak and buff why don't you go there and give us your thoughts on this.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:52 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by buff
Thanks for the help. And Ausf, if you read this, sorry mate.

Sorry? THEY WON! GAME FLIPPIN SEVEN.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:01 PM

Buff,
Go to last weeks off topic forum. I confused the entire FSM family with some HABS-speak.
If your apology is for thr firefly build, I was toying with the idea myself, only I wass going to call it an 'ON FIRE-fly'. Wink [;)]

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:29 PM

Ausf, I was referring to the Devils tanking. I know you're a Habs fan, but I thought there might be a small space in your heart for the Devils, being the local team and all. As for the On-Firefly crack, so you've got a bigger gun on your side, and thicker armor, and better doctrine, and...I think I'd better quit while I'm behind.GHG

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:39 PM

I found the thread in the OT forum. I'm sorry, I don't usually check it, but I will from now on. You were right. There were some mightily confused people in there. I'm going to have to go in there to defend/introduce myself.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 8:10 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain Caveman
theres also a book called "Sherman Firefly by Mark Hayward" ISBN 0-9538777-2-8
its got loads of photos and line drawings in it and give you the history on the Firefly

I hear tell that Hayward's book on the 'Firefly' is as good as they come.
Could of bought one last Saturday for $50 with no sales tax or shipping!
Almost kicking myself for not buying it! Oh well!

Glenn

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 9:46 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by 53ryder

QUOTE: Originally posted by Captain Caveman
theres also a book called "Sherman Firefly by Mark Hayward" ISBN 0-9538777-2-8
its got loads of photos and line drawings in it and give you the history on the Firefly

I hear tell that Hayward's book on the 'Firefly' is as good as they come.
Could of bought one last Saturday for $50 with no sales tax or shipping!
Almost kicking myself for not buying it! Oh well!

Glenn

If you're not kicking yourself Glenn .... allow me to help ... can't come anywhere near that price here.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:48 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by buff

Ausf, I was referring to the Devils tanking. I know you're a Habs fan, but I thought there might be a small space in your heart for the Devils, being the local team and all. As for the On-Firefly crack, so you've got a bigger gun on your side, and thicker armor, and better doctrine, and...I think I'd better quit while I'm behind.GHG

I hate EACH local hockey club even more than the other if that's possible. I don't know what I enjoy more, the sweep, the excrutiating seventh game loss or the perpetual not making the playoffs. The only local I don't have to spit after uttering their name is probably the Isles just because I don't have to suffer through games there as often.
I'm longing for St. Catherine right about now, tis the season and all...

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 8:01 AM

Such anger Ausf! I guess I was spoiled growing up watching the Habs in the 70's, though my soul has suffered in the 80's and 90's.
Caveman, 53Ryder, Shermanfreak, where would I find the Hayward book? Thanks.

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:30 PM

Discount Models lists it as being available. I've never dealt with them before though. Maybe someone can give some input on them.

Here's the link.
http://www.discountmodels.com/hayward.htm

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 4:45 PM

Thanks Shermanfreak. I appreciate it Thumbs Up [tup]

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Build22

Member since
May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:26 AM

Buff,

They aren't a book, but I found these links very helpful

http://tanxheaven.com/sherfirefbru/sherfirefbru.htm

http://www.kmk-scaleworld.be/WalkAround/M4a4/index.html

Good luck

Jim [IMG]

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:41 AM

Build22,

Thanks for the links. Did you happen to do a search around the KMK site? WOW!!! These guys are some absolutely fantastic builders.

Mike

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Build22

Member since
May 2003
From: Upstate NY

Posted by Build22 on Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:25 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by renarts

Build22,

Thanks for the links. Did you happen to do a search around the KMK site? WOW!!! These guys are some absolutely fantastic builders.

Mike

I hear ya ! Wow!! [wow]

Some of their dio's are awesome !

Jim [IMG]

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